Copa del Rey Trophy Run Over by Bus at Real Madrid Victory Parade (VIDEO)

The Copa del Rey trophy before it was run over by a bus and broken during the Real Madrid victory parade. (Credit: AP)
How did this happen? Read Madrid entered the city in celebration after beating arch-rival Barcelona 1-0 in the Copa del Rey thanks to a late game goal by Cristiano Ronaldo. Riding an open-top bus amidst a sea of cheering Real Madrid supporters lined up on both sides of the road, the players took turns hoisting the Copa del Rey trophy. But when it came into defender Sergi Ramos’ hands, he dropped it to the ground where it was crushed under the wheels of the bus. Police tried to get it but it was too late. The Copa del Rey trophy had been run over and broken into several pieces.
Real Madrid officials said the trophy will be repaired. It was not shown again to the public after the incident. Media reports say the trophy broke into several pieces.
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